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An insider's look at the origins of surfing, the colorful and subversive birth of surf culture, and the mythology and lure of the "big wave." This passionate and fluid film is the first authentic history of surfing from its humble Hawaiian beginnings to the big business it became to the still rebellious universe it inhabits today. A study in individuality and freedom, the pursuit and techniques of... See Full Description
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Documentary and Sports |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 45 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 9, 2004 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for brief strong language. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$2,276,368 |
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| Critics Reviews |
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Chicago Tribune, Allison Benedikt
"...dispels the shallow image of surfing culture perpetuated by Gidget and the Beach Boys..." Full Review...
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filmcritic.com, Chris Barsanti
"... the surfing itself is nothing short of phenomenal." Full Review...
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Hollywood Reporter, Kirk Honeycutt
"...unlikely to play to many nonsurfers." Full Review...
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